Fox News has found a new anchor for Sunday Morning Futures — and it is Larry Kudlow, the economist who spent years advising Presidents and politicians. Kudlow will take over the show starting Sunday, anchoring through the weekend after the midterm elections on November 8. A new host will be named at a later date, according to Fox News Channel.
The move puts Kudlow in front of a national audience just as the midterms approach. His resume includes stints in the first Trump administration and decades of Wall Street experience, making him one of the most prominent economic voices in American media.
Kudlow’s Path to Fox
Kudlow joined Fox Business Network in 2021 after serving in the first Trump administration. Before that, he held several top Wall Street jobs and advised politicians including President Ronald Reagan and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
His eponymous Fox Business program is the most-watched show on the network. On CNBC, he often appeared alongside Jim Cramer.
Kudlow has interviewed a wide range of guests, including President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk and House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson. His mix of political connections and financial expertise has made him a familiar face on cable news.
Bartiromo’s Exit From Fox
Maria Bartiromo last appeared on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria on August 9. She has not been seen on any Fox News properties since then.
Bartiromo’s exit from Fox comes after years of loyal service. Her departure leaves a hole in the morning lineup, and Kudlow is now tasked with filling it until a permanent replacement is named.
The Directive to Executive Producers
A person familiar with the matter says Bartiromo passed along a directive to executive producers at Fox Business Network to the White House. That directive may have cautioned staffers against supporting outlandish claims made by President Donald Trump.
The person familiar with the matter is the only source for this account, and it is not independently verified.
Freedman’s Statement on Bartiromo
An attorney for Bartiromo, Bryan Freedman, said she continues to be employed by Fox News Media but has not been seen on its platforms in weeks.
Freedman’s statement confirms Bartiromo remains employed but offers no timeline for her return. The lawyer’s remarks are brief and focused on her employment status, not her future plans.
Kudlow’s Record on Cable
Kudlow’s career spans decades of television. His work on CNBC with Jim Cramer established him as a fixture of financial programming before he moved to Fox Business.
His interviews with Trump, Bessent, Musk and Johnson show the range of guests he can attract. Those appearances have helped build a following among viewers interested in politics and business.
The Midterm Weekend Deadline
Kudlow’s assignment runs through the weekend after the midterm elections on November 8. That timing suggests Fox sees the midterms as a critical moment for the show.
The election weekend is a natural deadline for a temporary anchor. After that, Fox will name a new host and move forward with a permanent replacement.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bartiromo’s last appearance | August 9 |
| Kudlow begins anchoring | Sunday |
| Midterm elections | November 8 |
| Kudlow’s assignment ends | Weekend after November 8 |
What This Means for Fox
The move is part of a broader pattern at Fox News. The network has increasingly turned to insiders with political backgrounds rather than traditional journalists.
Kudlow fits that mold perfectly. His resume includes stints in the first Trump administration, and his advice to politicians has been well documented throughout his career.
What Comes Next
Kudlow’s first broadcast will be Sunday. Viewers will see how he handles the role in live settings.
The permanent replacement has not been announced yet. Fox has said a new host will be named at a later date, but no timetable has been given.
Bartiromo’s future with the network remains unclear. Freedman’s statement confirmed her employment, but it offered no details about her next steps.
The Bottom Line
Larry Kudlow is taking over Sunday Morning Futures. The show airs through the weekend after the midterm elections, after which a new host will be named.
Kudlow brings a strong record of television experience and political connections to the anchor desk. Whether he can match Bartiromo’s chemistry with guests remains to be seen.
The decision to put Kudlow in this role shows where Fox is placing its bets. The network is leaning on someone with direct access to power rather than a traditional journalist.
The move also raises questions about Bartiromo’s future. Her absence from Fox platforms continues, and Freedman’s statement did not address whether she might return.
For now, Kudlow is the man to watch on Sundays. The midterms will test whether the transition holds.
Where the paper stands
The paper backs Larry Kudlow’s exit from advisory politics into broadcast commentary and is against the federal offices that would otherwise keep his counsel within government. The paper opposes government offices amassing power and discretion over private life, and it backs those who push decisions back toward citizens.
Kudlow’s move to Fox puts his counsel outside the halls of Washington, where it belongs. The paper is against the federal offices that would otherwise keep his counsel within government.
What readers should watch for is any sign that the directive attributed to Bartiromo is being enforced elsewhere in the network. The paper supports anchors who report on politics and business without bowing to directives from any administration.
Source material: “Fox News Assigns Larry Kudlow to Anchor Maria Bartiromo’s ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ Through Midterms,” Variety.
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